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Tusla Found in Contempt of Court Over Child Placements
The High Court has ruled Tusla is in contempt of court for failing to provide secure special care placements for vulnerable children despite statutory duties.
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Roadworks Firm Fined €1.2m Over Fatal Donegal Crash
A roadworks firm has been fined €1.2m at Letterkenny Circuit Court over critical health and safety breaches that caused the tragic deaths of a Donegal family.
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High Court Dismisses Garda Judicial Review Over Alternative Remedy
The High Court has dismissed a Garda's judicial review against his dismissal, ruling he should have used the statutory appeal process instead.
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High Court Dismisses Jackson Way Injunction Over M50 Land
The High Court has refused an injunction sought by Jackson Way Properties to halt arbitration over a restrictive covenant on lands acquired for the M50.
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High Court Rejects Landlord Challenge to €15,000 RTB Award
The High Court has refused a Dublin landlord leave to challenge a €15,000 Residential Tenancies Board award over an unlawful tenancy termination.
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Tax Appeals Commission Upholds Levy on CE Scheme Earnings
The Tax Appeals Commission has ruled that Community Employment scheme earnings are subject to income tax and PRSI, dismissing a participant's €5,703 appeal.
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Tax Appeals Commission Overturns Revenue on Artists' Exemption
The Tax Appeals Commission has overturned a Revenue decision, ruling that scholarly introductions to historical books qualify for the Irish Artists' Exemption.
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Carer Hit With €8,500 Tax Bill Over Social Welfare Payments
A recent Tax Appeals Commission ruling has left an Irish family carer liable for an €8,550 tax bill, highlighting the complex taxation of social welfare.
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Medical Student Withdraws UCD Appeal Over Academic Progression
A medical student has withdrawn her Court of Appeal challenge against UCD concerning academic progression following a High Court dismissal of her case.
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Court of Appeal Exposes Loophole in Fraudulent Injury Claims
A recent Court of Appeal decision in Lynch v MIBI reveals a procedural loophole in Section 26, preventing the dismissal of unverified exaggerated claims.
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High Court Rules Bail Denials Breached Rights Amid Dispute
The High Court has ruled that denying bail to unrepresented defendants during the legal aid dispute breached constitutional rights, opening the door to claims.
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Cork Family Settles High Court Action Over Death of Twin Baby
A Cork family has settled a High Court medical negligence claim against the HSE following the tragic death of their newborn twin son at CUMH in 2021.
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